Macklemore Fronts Prescription Drug Abuse Campaign

Macklemore Fronts Prescription Drug Abuse Campaign

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Programs like our Half of Us initiative with mtvU help support and educate students surrounding the realities of prescription drug abuse,” said John MacPhee, Executive Director of The Jed Foundation. In an exclusive mtvU interview, Macklemore states, … Read more on Look To The Stars

 

Vermont faces opiate drug abuse crisis

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The two-term Democrat says devoting his entire State of the State speech to drug abuse was necessary, because 80 percent of inmates in Vermont jails are there on drug-related charges; serious crimes are up 46 percent over the past five years; and last … Read more on CBS News

 

Drug abuse in New Jersey explored in new documentary by Steered Straight

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After the death of four friends, Michael DeLeon sought to make a documentary about the growing drug problem plaguing kids in New Jersey. After two years of filming, DeLeon will release his documentary "Kids Are Dying" on Feb. 10 — which focuses on the … Read more on NJ.com